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by Bhavna SJ Age Alone Should Not Decide Cancer Treatment, Says Apollo Hospital Navi Mumbai as It Launches Geriatric Oncology Clinic Navi Mumbai, September 8, 2026: With a dedicated Geriatric Oncology Clinic, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai brings specialised geriatric cancer care to the private healthcare setting in Navi Mumbai. Chronological age does not always reflect a person’s physical fitness, functional independence or ability to withstand intensive treatment. Factors such as frailty, nutritional status, cognitive health, existing medical conditions, medication burden and social support can significantly influence treatment decisions and outcomes. Nearly 1 in 2 cancer cases in India are now estimated to occur in people aged 60 and above, highlighting the growing need for specialised geriatric oncology care. As India’s population ages, more families are navigating cancer diagnoses among parents and grandparents. Yet two people of the same age and with the same can...